In addition to the presentation of these degrees and certificates, three distinguished faculty members will be acknowledged, 10 alumni will be recognized for their professional achievement, and 13 outstanding students will be recognized.

Michael J. Byrne, past president of the ISU Foundation Board of Directors and current chair of the Board, will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters. Byrne grew up in Rigby and earned both his accounting and MBA degrees at Idaho State University. He is retired as a senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked with several multinational corporations such as Nike, Inc., Chevron, Phelps Dodge, Avery Dennison, Edison International and many others. He currently resides in Rigby and Puerto Penasco, Mexico.

Ten alumni will be honored with ISU 2012 Professional Achievement Awards from their respective colleges and divisions, and the Idaho State University Office of Alumni Relations and the ISU Alumni Association. They are Stephen L. Beckley, from Fort Collins, Colo., College of Arts and Letters, Fine Arts and Humanities; Jason Bohne, Frederick, Md., College of Arts and Letters, Social and Behavioral Sciences; James W. Mahar, Pocatello, College of Science and Engineering, Natural and Physical Sciences; Frank A. Angelo, Avon, Conn., College of Science and Engineering, Engineering; Brent Fauré, Pocatello, College of Education; Gary D. Campbell, Houston, Texas, College of Business; Darwin Pugmire, Meridian, College of Technology; Peter See-Kong Woo, Indio, Calif., College of Pharmacy; Enid Davis, Idaho Falls, Division of Health Sciences; and Alene Harrison, Orem, Utah, Division of Health Sciences, School of Nursing.

Misty Roberts, a graduating senior in dietetics, will perform the national anthem. Susan Goslee, 2012 Distinguished Teacher, will place the faculty mace. Institutional reader will be John Gribas, professor of communication and rhetorical studies. Deb Stone, president of the ISU Alumni Association board of directors, will welcome alumni. The "Alma Mater Hymn" will be performed by music performance graduating senior Jared Johnson, baritone, on vocals, and music performance graduating senior Derek Schaible, on piano.

Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas, will greet the audience and confer the degrees. ISU Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Adamcik will recognize the distinguished faculty. Associated Students of ISU President Shaun Stokes will deliver remarks.

Presentation of graduates will be by the University deans: Kandi Turley-Ames, College of Arts and Letters; Deborah Hedeen, College of Education; Kregg Aytes, interim, College of Business; Linda Hatzenbuehler, executive dean, Division of Health Sciences; George Imel, College of Science and Engineering; Scott Rasmussen, College of Technology; Paul Cady, College of Pharmacy; and Nicole Hill, interim, Graduate School.

A reception for graduates and their guests will follow the ceremony on the floor of Holt Arena. Interpreting service for people with hearing disabilities will be provided by the Idaho State University Disabilities Services.